21 Winter Desserts That Are Perfect for Those Really Cold Evenings

Strawberry Apple Crisp on a white plate.

Winter desserts are probably one of the best things during the cold seasons.

You can smell it baking, it makes the home warmer, and they’re so comforting to sit down to with a hot cup of coffee (or whatever you’re drinking).

Also, you don’t really have to wait till the evening to make them, sometimes an afternoon dessert is always a good idea.

And if you’re craving something cozy and sweet on a cold day, then this list is the perfect place to grab a recipe.

1. 10-Minute Fried Donut Bites With Burnt Caramel Sauce (No Yeast)

Fried Donut Bites on parchment paper.
PHOTO CREDIT: A PINCH OF ZEST

I’m sorry, but 10 minutes and no yeast? I think I’ll be making these this weekend. Also, they look like they would go perfect with some hot (milky) coffee.

Get the Recipe: 10-Minute Fried Donut Bites With Burnt Caramel Sauce (No Yeast)

2. Caramelised Apple Sponge Cake With Streusel Topping

Caramelised Apple Sponge Cake with a slice cut out.
PHOTO CREDIT: THE CINNAMON JAR

Carmelised apple sponge cake sounds like one of those fancy and super tasty recipes that came out a fashionable food magazine. Also with a streusel topping, this one is high on my list.

Get the Recipe: Caramelised Apple Sponge Cake With Streusel Topping

3. Chocolate Fudge Tahini Cookies

Chocolate Fudge Tahini Cookies stacked on each other.
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If you’re craving cookies (because who isn’t), then I think you need some super fudgy chocolate ones to get you through the cold night.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Tahini Cookies

4. Apple Pop Tarts

Apple Pop Tarts stacked on each other.
PHOTO CREDIT: OLIVIA’S KITCHEN

I’ve wanted to try making pop tarts from home for awhile, and these ones look amazing. Like the perfect thing to have on a cold January night (or for breakfast).

Get the Recipe: Apple Pop Tarts

5. Vegan Cranberry Orange Spiced Bourbon Muffins

Vegan Cranberry Orange Spiced Bourbon Muffins in a muffin pan.
PHOTO CREDIT: NATURALLIE PLANT BASED

These muffins look so soft and delicious. Also, I bet they taste amazing when they’re fresh and hot out of the oven!

Get the Recipe: Vegan Cranberry Orange Spiced Bourbon Muffins

6. Morello Cherry Crumble

Morello Cherry Crumble in a pie pan.
PHOTO CREDIT: QUICHE MY GRITS

This is probably the kind of winter dessert recipe you make when you’re having friends over and you wanna make them feel special.

Get the Recipe: Morello Cherry Crumble

7. Strawberry Apple Crisp

Strawberry Apple Crisp on a white plate.
PHOTO CREDIT: THE LITTLEST CRUMB

I love crisps, they’re so good and so perfect for cold nights. They’re perfectly crunchy, sweet, and tangy, and go so well with ice cream or freshly whipped cream.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Apple Crisp

8. Spiced Poached Pears (Without Wine)

Three Spiced Poached Pears in a bowl.
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I’ve wanted to try spiced poached pears for quite a while now; they always look so pretty and delicious!

Get the Recipe: Spiced Poached Pears (Without Wine)

9. Stuffed Baked Apples with Walnuts

Stuffed Baked Apples with Walnuts on a plate.
PHOTO CREDIT: MASALA HERB

I’ve never thought of stuffing an apple, but now I can’t stop thinking about it. And especially with a cinnamony buttery filling.

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Baked Apples with Walnuts

10. Baileys Tiramisu

Baileys Tiramisu in a pan.
PHOTO CREDIT: OH SWEET CULTURE SHOCK

I like tiramisu, but I feel like adding Baileys would take it to the next level. I mean how amazing and rich does that dessert look?

Get the Recipe: Indulging Baileys Tiramisu

11. Orange Honey Upside Down Cake

Orange Honey Upside Down Cake on a plate.
PHOTO CREDIT: PLATES BY NAT

Upside down cakes never fail to impress me, and this citrusy honey upside down cake looks like the perfect thing to serve after a filling dinner.

Get the Recipe: Orange Honey Upside Down Cake

12. Apple And Fig Polenta Torta

Apple And Fig Polenta Torta on a pan.
PHOTO CREDIT: ALL THAT’S JAS

Apple and fig polenta torta sounds so fancy. I’m sorry, but I could kind of imagine Martha Stewart serving this with tea.

Also, coming from Italy (click here for more tasty & authentic Italian recipes), I feel like it just has to be amazing.

Get the Recipe: Apple And Fig Polenta Torta

13. Whole Wheat Muffins With Apples And Raisins

Whole Wheat Muffins With Apples And Raisins in parchment paper.
PHOTO CREDIT: A PINCH OF ZEST

Something about these muffins just looks so wholesome and comforting. Like you break out some nice cozy tea, cozy up on the couch, and that’s how you enjoy this dessert.

Get the Recipe: Whole Wheat Muffins With Apples And Raisins

14. Easy Malva Pudding – South Africa’s King of Puddings

Easy Malva Pudding - South Africa's King of Puddings on plates.
PHOTO CREDIT: THE CINNAMON JAR

I had no idea what malva pudding was before today, but now I really want it.

It look so decadent and sweet that I think I need to try this as soon as I can!

Get the Recipe: Easy Malva Pudding – South Africa’s King of Puddings

15. Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe on a wood surface.
PHOTO CREDIT: THE PEASANT’S DAUGHTER

An old-fashioned apple cake just sounds like something a grandmother would make.

Like it’s the kind of dessert you smell baking in her oven as soon as you arrive, and it always tastes amazing.

Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

16. Easy Apple Fritter Rings

Easy Apple Fritter Rings on a table.
PHOTO CREDIT: THE PEASANT’S DAUGHTER

Just read over this recipe today and will probably be making this tomorrow (not joking). It’s so easy!

Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Fritter Rings

17. Lemon-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake

Lemon-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake on parchment paper.
PHOTO CREDIT: MASALA AND CHAI

I love lemon desserts, and I would probably eat 4 pieces in one sitting (and then regret it). No but seriously, just the name sounds amazing.

Get the Recipe: Lemon-Cardamom Olive Oil Cake

18. Pumpkin Crisp

Pumpkin Crisp on a plate with ice cream.
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I don’t care whether it’s fall or not, this should probably be made. I mean, in my opinion, pumpkin desserts are some of the best sweets to be enjoyed on a cold day.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Crisp

19. Rich & Creamy Hot Cocoa Mix with Dark and Blonde Chocolate

The Hot Cocoa Mix with Dark and Blonde Chocolate in a large mug.
PHOTO CREDIT: A LITTLE SPOON

If you need an ultra-cozy hot chocolate for your cold evenings, then this recipe is probably it. I mean just read the name. How can you not make it?

Get the Recipe: Rich & Creamy Hot Cocoa Mix with Dark and Blonde Chocolate

20. Banoffee Pie

A slice of Banoffee Pie on a plate.
PHOTO CREDIT: SPEND WITH PENNIES

So I just read up on what a banofee pie is.

Essentially, it’s a British dessert with a buttery biscuit base, a thick caramel sauce, bananas, and whipped cream. I need to try this very soon.

Get the Recipe: Banoffee Pie

21. Andes Mint Cookies

Andes Mint Cookies on white parchment paper.
PHOTO CREDIT: CHEW OUT LOUD

Mint and chocolate are so satisfying, and if you’re in the cooking-baking mood, then this is the winter dessert to make tonight.

Get the Recipe: Andes Mint Cookies

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Valentine’s Day Desserts You’ll (Actually) Wanna Make

Strawberry cheesecake cookies on a white surface.
PHOTO CREDIT: CHENÉE TODAY

If you’re craving super good and super delicious Valentine’s Day Desserts, then these are the recipes for you.

Also, they’re great if you wanna impress your friends!

Get the Recipes Here: 17 Valentine’s Day Desserts You’ll (Actually) Wanna Make

18 Winter Dinner Recipes to Really Satisfy Your Comfort Food Cravings

A pork chop dinner.
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If you want super flavorful and comforting dinner dishes, then this is the recipe list you’ve been looking for.

Get the Recipes: 18 Winter Dinner Recipes to Really Satisfy Your Comfort Food Cravings

75+ Authentic Mexican Dishes That Are Truly Eat-Worthy

A Mexican breakfast dish on a plate.
PHOTO AND RECIPE CREDIT: MARI CRUZ AVALOS

There’s so much more to Mexican food than what you get in a lot of restaurants around the world.

The flavors are so much more incredible, and if you’re craving real Mexican food, then this recipe list is your best friend.

Get the Recipes: 75+ Authentic Mexican Dishes That Are Perfect

65 Authentic Greek Dishes You Need (Immediately)

A greek recipe on a plate.
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Greek cuisine has to have some of the most flavorful dishes.

So if you want to something really satisfying, then grab a recipe from this (authentic and traditional) list, and enjoy a bite of hot perfectly delicious Greek food.

Get the recipes here: Greek Food: 65 Authentic Dishes You Need (Immediately)

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